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New Westminster holds first Pride Week

Check out our video report of the event

By Nathaniel Christopher • August 8, 2010 8:00 pm EDT

New Westminster, BC’s oldest city, staged its first ever Pride Week.

Gay resident Vance McFadyen, supported by his partner, Curt Higham, and several straight allies, successfully lobbied New Westminster’s city council on Jan 25 to have a Pride proclaimed in the city. (Read more about the lead-up to this year’s Pride)

Xtra videographer Nathaniel Christopher attended New Westminster Pride on Aug 7. Check out his video report:

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